The American Arbitration Association (AAA), in collaboration with Suffolk University Law School, has announced the launch of an Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Innovation Clinic. This initiative aims to develop digital tools to assist unrepresented litigants in low-contest divorce and family law cases in Massachusetts. The clinic, set to run for three years, aims to extend its services to new jurisdictions and additional legal areas.
As part of this partnership, the AAA and Suffolk Law plan to create various digital resources, including an ODR platform specifically for divorces and related family law matters, virtual mediation tools, smart court forms, interactive interviews to guide litigants, and AI-powered public guidance. More details can be found in the original announcement.